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NL05 DWA

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,876 mi
Last recorded109,876 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 DWA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 109,876 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 109,870 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body component insecure wing at bottom and corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front headlamp glasses deteriorated

general under-body corrosion

rear exhaust heat shield loose

emissions to be checked on retest

Central Front exhaust mounting broken

Central Rear registration plate deteriorating

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear tyres wearing on inner shoulders and under-inflated

Pass 14 May 2019 102,439 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 102,439 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 96,314 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2017 90,930 miles

Offside Rear noisy on wheel

Pass 13 May 2016 87,445 miles

Offside Front bearing

Pass 11 May 2015 80,976 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 76,230 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2013 68,559 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 59,853 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2011 50,295 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 50,295 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 39,696 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 28,422 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 9,385 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 9,013 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2008 9,008 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?

Based on 1,326,487 MOT tests across 79,932 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,909
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
79,932
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,238
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,690
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 24,018
Registration plate lamp not working 21,723
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 19,411
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NL05 DWA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 Ford Focus C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 73,496 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NL05 DWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Focus C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NL05 DWA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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